I am a
self proclaimed bibliophile. Well as summer approaches, I keep thinking about
what I want to do with my time and reading and relaxation always come to mind.
So without further adieu….here are the three books I want to read this summer:

1) TheOne (book 3 of the Selection series) by Kiera Cass: If I
want to read book three of the series, you can safely assume that I read the
first two books. This series is a dystopian reality show bachelor young adult
novel. Is it weird that I read YA books as a 28 year old? No. A good book is a
good book! Okay, back to the book. I hope that Cass wraps up America, Maxon,
and Aspen’s stories well. I want loose ends tied up and questions answered. I
hate the feeling a book gives you when you are left shaking your head asking
why. Do you know what I mean?

2) The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) to be released June 24: I read
“Galbraith’s” first novel, “A Cuckoo’s Calling” last summer and I did enjoy the
mystery/suspense genre. I will admit that it was a little gritty and intense. It was a good enough story that I am willing to give
book two a try.I will probably buy it
on my kindle.

3) SmartMoney, Smart Kids by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze: My two
and half year old is not quite old enough to understand the bigger principles
of money, but one day she will be. So for now, I want to read this book for my
economics students. I am sure there will be some great tips, quotes and
references I can use for my course! I want my students to be financially
responsible young adults. I live the Ramsey principles (most of them) in my
life and I believe in them so much it is worth the time to break from the
curriculum and teach them about true personal finance.